Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Riviera

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 1997 Buick Riviera. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Buick Riviera

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
2
Transmission Noise problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Buick Riviera

The Automatic Transmission problem

Goes out of high gear while driving between 35-65.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Vehicle started making noises under the hood. Also, when putting in reverse the rpms would move, but the vehicle would not. Dealer said vehicle needed new transmission. .   Read details...


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